Having worked in both the field of visual impairments and dyslexia disabilities, personal experience says no. I have worked with blind students who had dyslexia and I have worked students with typical vision who had dyslexia. There is evidence to Read More …
Category: Dyslexia Instruction
Whole Language and Reading Disabilities
Many children enter into school without the necessary skills for being successful in school. Sometimes it is because they are an English Language Learner and have not had enough exposure to English to allow them to speak it fluently. Some Read More …
Graded Reading Texts and Older Students
Students who struggle with reading soon become resistant to it. As a result their vocabulary and academic knowledge grows further and further behind. When a book is pulled for the child to read for “fun,” careful consideration should be given Read More …
Whole Language vs Phonics Based Instruction
Two very different styles of teaching reading are often at odds with each other. One is code-based emphasis and the other is meaning-based otherwise known as whole language. Whole language is a reading method that has a coherent philosophy of Read More …
Tactile Format
I am also able to adapt young children’s books into a tactile format. Please free to call me if you have a need for these items: My number is (408)796-3916
Educating All School Staff is Important
I was asked to give a presentation to paraprofessionals on dyslexia. It went smoothly and, as I answered their questions, I realized that it isn’t just teachers who should learn about dyslexia. Paraprofessionals are on the front lines. They work Read More …